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Violet Isn't the Only One Benefiting From Ben's Pick-Me-Ups

PopSugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:30:19 -0800

First off, Happy Birthday to the adorable Violet Affleck who turns three today! The precious toddler wore a shirt in the color of her name as she arrived at LAX with her famous parents yesterday. Ben Affleck continues to show his facial hair and short haircut, which we're hoping is for a role since it's not our favorite look. Pregnant Jennifer Garner must be glad to have her husband back at her side after his trip to the Congo, especially with her scary stalker situation. Ben's humanitarian efforts didn't stop in Africa — the actor helped serve food to the hungry on Thanksgiving, making sure to give back in the true spirit of the season.

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Ben Affleck Brings His Good Will Back to the Congo

PopSugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:00:33 -0800

As Jennifer Garner dealt with some scary stuff back home, Ben Affleck was across the world in the Congo yesterday. This is Ben's fourth trip as he continues to raise awareness about the crisis afflicting the nation. While in the city of Goma, the actor spoke out about this violent situation in Central Africa, and expressed his feelings on how people need to step up and help. Here's more:

On what he sees: "I'm not an expert in international affairs or diplomacy, but it doesn't take that to see the tremendous suffering here. It's not something that we as human beings can, in good conscience, ignore."
On why he made the trip: "The primary reason I am here is to urge people to give money to the NGOs and charities doing hard work in eastern Congo on meager funds. And if people out there have an existing relationship with a charity, to urge that charity to get involved in eastern Congo. To let people know, 'Don't just read the horror stories in the newspapers and turn off.'
On the reason he chose this cause: "I thought a lot of people are advocating on Darfur. I'd just be a very small log on a big fire. I started getting interested in Congo and I thought, this is a place where I can have a really big impact."

Ben has always been one to show a softer and giving side whether towards his family or an international human rights issue. He uses his celebrity status in the best way and makes it seem like a given.

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Jennifer Spends Some Pre-Baby QT With Mom Affleck

Molly — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:00:00 -0800

Jennifer Garner and Violet had an extra special guest on their way to school on Friday — Ben's mother Chris was out to visit her granddaughter and spend the day with her daughter-in-law. Ben had his own errands to run, but it must be nice to have a pair of helping family hands in town while they prepare for the arrival of baby number two.

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The Garner-Afflecks Take Their Perfection to the Park

PopSugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:30:00 -0800

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck brought Violet to Palisades Park on Sunday and had some fun playing on the swings. Jen looked perfectly primped for delivery with a new haircut and her ever-growing baby bump. Victor Garber, who first broke the news of their second addition, recently spoke about the Garner-Afflecks and said they are a "perfect family" and that Jen is doing "absolutely great" in her pregnancy. We love hearing updates on how this soon-to-be-foursome is getting along and can't wait to see the newest baby, who is sure to be just as adorable as Violet.

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Ben and Violet Are Both Ready to Show and Tell

PopSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0800

Violet Affleck was animated as usual as Jennifer Garner picked her up from school before heading to the voting booth in LA yesterday. We're sure Ben had plenty to talk about with his girls as well — though the sticker he proudly showed off really says it all. Ben and Jen were just two of the many celebrities who set a good example by hitting the voting booths yesterday, and after all their hard work for the Obama campaign, the whole family must be celebrating the Democratic victory today.

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Ben Pretends to Endorse McCain While Violet Leads the Way

PopSugar — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:30:00 -0800

After getting dressed up as Ted and Fred for Halloween, Jen and Violet were spotted around town at the Children's Museum on Saturday and a bookstore with Ben on Sunday. The family headed east so Ben could host Saturday Night Live this weekend. Jen watched on and then the couple the celebrated with the cast at an after party. John McCain made a few appearances on the show including the opening with Tina Fey once again as Sarah Palin. Ben shared his streak of bad luck endorsing the Democratic party and therefore decided to sarcastically endorse John McCain. He also hilariously impersonated Keith Olbermann. The big day is tomorrow so remember to GO VOTE and then you can get a free cup of coffee from the Afflecks' favorite coffee shop, Starbucks.

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The Garner-Afflecks Play Before Ben Goes Away

PopSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:05:54 -0700

Ben Affleck took Jennifer Garner and Violet to the park in Pacific Palisades on Sunday for some family fun on the playground before he went to LAX. Ben's heading to NYC to start rehearsing before his SNL hosting duties this upcoming weekend. The election skits have been a huge hit on SNL this season, so we'll be interested to see if Ben will get a chance to endorse Obama one last time before we all vote next week.

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Ben's Still on School Duty Before Heading to the Big Apple

PopSugar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:05:00 -0700

Ben was all alone with his sweater and his smile after dropping Violet off at school in LA yesterday. He's adjusting to the cooling temperatures in California, but next week he'll have to bundle up even more when he heads to NYC to host Saturday Night Live. Hopefully he'll be able to bring his girls to the East Coast with him — something tells us he'll want to take Violet trick-or-treating since he missed out on taking the little lamb out in NYC last year.

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Ben and Jen Bring Their Violet Pumpkin to School

Molly — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:00:23 -0700

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner brought Violet to another day of school in LA today. While Violet was lucky enough to get a trip to the pumpkin patch earlier this month, we've yet to see her dressed up for the holiday. Whether or not Ben and Jen get into the spirit with some adult size costumes, lilsugar has just the ticket when it comes to environmentally friendly inspiration for their daughter.

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Ben and Jen Agree to Keep Things Traditional

PopSugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0700

The whole Affleck-Garner trio spent Sunday lunch together in LA, but yesterday it was just Jennifer picking Violet up from preschool. It won't be long before the family becomes a party of four, although their new addition won't be making reservations under a crazy Hollywood baby name someday since Ben and Jen have agreed to stick with something traditional again. No matter what they decide to call their next child, he or she is sure to be one of the most adorable celebrity babies around.

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Jen and Ben Might Have a Mini Picasso on Their Hands

PopSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:54 -0700

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck headed back to school to pick up Violet, who was wearing a pair of overalls that matched her name yesterday before returning to class in a vest today. Looks like she had some fun in art class, splattering her pants with red paint. Violet must have a leg up on her classmates after spending the Summer honing her arts and crafts skills, and it seems that she's got a talent to fall back on if she doesn't want to follow in her parents' acting footsteps.

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Ben Really Wants You to Ski Austria While Violet Chills

Molly — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:30:00 -0700

Once again Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck made picking up Violet from preschool a family activity yesterday afternoon. The pigtailed sweetheart seems to have lost her shoes somewhere along the way, but she's got her parents there to keep those sensitive feet off the ground. Violet also showed off an adorable hoodie while her dad Ben wore one of his two old reliable t-shirts. He may think it deters people from taking photos of them, but with a family this sweet it's hard to resist their appeal.

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Ben and Jennifer Pick Up Their Little Scholar

Molly — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:00:00 -0700

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck almost blended in with all the other parents picking up their kids as they greeted Violet after preschool on Friday. Violet's quite the little scholar already and it looks like at the end of the day she's got a lot to talk about with mom and dad. While I bet the list of parents at this preschool have some interesting careers, something tells me Violet's always going to be a star when it comes to bringing her parents in to talk to the class about their jobs.

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Ben, Mila, and Jason Work on Extract, Not Emmys

Molly — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:00:47 -0700

Ben Affleck was back on the set of Extract in LA over the weekend and judging from Violet's pensive look, we may not be the only ones who aren't loving that wig. He was also joined by costar Mila Kunis, showing off her hot stems in tiny shorts. Jason Bateman helped round out the cast and also got a special visit on set from his wife and daughter. I'm already excited to see these three being funny together on the big screen, even if Ben's most recent comedic venture — the "I'm F*cking Ben Affleck" Video — lost to his buddy Matt's original version at the Creative Arts Emmys this weekend.

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Ben's Busy Day and Bushy Beard

PopSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:45:19 -0700

It's back to work for Ben Affleck, who was spotted on the set of Extract with Jason Bateman yesterday. He jumped right into character with his long curly hair to play a sleazy-sounding lawyer in the comedy, but luckily the scraggly wig was nowhere to be found when he met up with Jennifer to pick up Violet from school. It looks like Ben's hotness might not be a draw for this movie, but we're excited to see him flex those comedic muscles again.

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Ben, Jen and Violet Always Have Time for Giggles and Hugs

PopSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:03:40 -0700

Jennifer Garner worked out on Saturday before spending her Sunday out in LA with a bearded Ben and big girl Violet. The trio stopped for lunch at the Giggles N Hugs restaurant and as usual Violet looked like the happiest kid in Hollywood. Besides her growing family, Jen has another reason to be smiling right alongside her daughter — her participation in Friday night's Stand Up To Cancer telethon helped the event raise over $100 million for their cause.

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Ben Reunites With Jen and Talks Babies

PopSugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:00:25 -0700

Ben Affleck spent his second day at the DNC helping pack boxes of food for the needy, and last night Jennifer Garner arrived to watch the speeches, including Obama's surprise appearance. Ben is probably doing a lot of schmoozing, though it sounds like one convention attendee he isn't jumping to call is his ex Jennifer Lopez. Ben was eager, however, to chat about Matt Damon's new baby girl. Affleck said, "I've kind of been texting him back and forth, and he's doing great and [wife] Lucy is doing great. Anybody who has a child is excited, I think, no matter what the gender is. They are thrilled. The thing that people really want, when you get down to it, is a healthy child." While we wouldn't be surprised if Ben would like a son, sounds like a perfectly diplomatic answer for a political event.

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All Star Ben Affleck Is Denver DNC Bound

Molly — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:58:48 -0700

While Jennifer Garner had Vincent Garber to accompany her to the doctor's office, as expected Ben Affleck was at LAX headed off to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. The comedic Boston boy showed love for his Red Sox, even though he missed last night's memorable onstage appearance from Senator Ted Kennedy. There's a lot more convention excitement yet to come, so even if you can't be on your way like Ben Affleck and his Converse All Stars, be sure to stay up to the minute with the Citizen girls on the scene in Denver.

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Ben and Jen's Conventional Sunday Morning

PopSugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:00:44 -0700

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner made a standard Starbucks run in LA yesterday, but it won't be a typical week for the couple. Ben will be heading to Denver soon for the Democractic National Convention, and he's already got a full schedule that includes packing food for the needy, speaking out in a forum, and playing poker for charity. We know Ben's a busy man, but hopefully he'll find time to run into our Citizen ladies?

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Ben Shows Off His Birthday Beard

PopSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:30:09 -0700

After a weekend that involved some birthday celebrating, Ben Affleck was ready to face the world with a new age and some new facial scruff to go with it. He grabbed some breakfast with friends at Shutters Hotel in LA, and we have to say that the rugged look is working well for him. Of course, he'll have to clean up before his big trip to the Democratic National Convention next week, since he'll probably want his serious face on for political matters, but once he gets down to business moving into that big fancy new house, casual Ben could make another appearance.

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